LEETON

FESTIVAL

9 - 13 APRIL 2020 SPONSORS

PLATINUM GOLD

SILVER BRONZE

KANG FARMS

McMahons

EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS 8 – Shades of Green Cocktail Party 12 – Sip ‘n Stretch Yoga 8 – Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts 13 – MIA Cruisers Motoring Classic Competition 13 – Walter Filtration Plant Tour 9 – Hot Air Balloon Flights 14 – Leeton’s Longest Lunch 9 – Leeton’s Festivals and 14 – Village Markets Ambassador Entrants Display 15 – MicrotechDPS Balloon Glow with 10 – Map Twilight Markets 12 – SunRice Festival Street Parade 15 – Clinton Rowley Memorial/ 12 – Leeton Soldiers Club Festival Brobenah Burnouts on Mountford 16 – Leeton’s Open Gardens 12 – Leeton SunRice Festival 17 – Skate Championships Ambassador Awards 17 – Lanterns on the Lagoon 12 - Night Under The Stars 18 – Points of Interest

10 Yanco Avenue, Leeton Ph: 02 6953 6481 | www.leetontourism.com.au

Come in and see our wide range of local products and souvenirs available! Hours: Good Friday: 9.30am - 2pm Easter Sat, Sun: 9.30am - 4pm Mon: 9.30am - 2pm

2 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 PROUDLY GROWN AND MANUFACTURED IN THE RIVERINA WELCOME

On behalf of the Leeton SunRice Festival Committee to the entire Leeton community. These volunteers I would like to welcome you to the 27th Biennial give up their valuable time to promote and enhance Leeton SunRice Festival. what has to offer. Every second Easter, Leeton transforms into a I would like to thank SunRice for their valued colourful Festival celebrating the importance of rice sponsorship again for the 2020 Festival; this event and agriculture in our community. The Committee would not be possible without their ongoing support. has worked tirelessly to develop a range of Finally a thank you to all the local businesses and experiences, entertainment and to provide the individuals who have come together to make this opportunity to sample Leeton’s hospitality. Festival the success that it is. The local community has once again come We hope that you enjoy your Leeton SunRice together and supported the SunRice Festival with Festival experience and look forward to seeing you 5 Ambassadors for the 2020 event. The sponsoring again in 2022. organisations behind these Ambassadors and the Festival Committee are to be acknowledged for their Julie Axtill ongoing commitment to both their organisation and Festival Director

Leeton Shire Council welcomes you to town for the 2020 Leeton SunRice Festival. Call down to the Visitors Information Centre for your copy of the festival program and to see what’s on! www.leeton.nsw.gov.au

4 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 2020 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR ENTRANTS

AMBASSADOR PROFILE AMBASSADOR PROFILE BIANCA IANNELLI BELINDA MAHALM

Bianca Iannelli Belinda Mahalm is 18 years old, is 33 years old, born and raised born in Wagga in Leeton. Over Wagga and raised several years on a rice/sheep she has been farm in Murrami. involved in Belinda has local sporting always lived in clubs and the Leeton Shire volunteering attending Murrami her time. Public School and then moving on Bianca to complete Year completed 10 at Leeton High her schooling School. in 2019 obtaining her higher school certifi cate at She was a cook at Good Start Leeton before St Francis De Sales Regional College. She leaving to become a career Mum for her two boys has always had a passion for helping others. who have a form of Muscular Dystrophy. Belinda Throughout her time at school she attended recently got married to her husband Luke and volunteer visits to the Assumption Villa, Masonic together, they have six children between them: Lodge and the Community Op Shop. She also Zane, Seth, Kye, Kyra, Frazer and Zayn. Belinda volunteered between part time work and school, likes to spend her spare time on the farm with coaching a local under 7’s netball team during her children and her husband, riding motorbikes, the 2019 winter season. doing DIY projects and looking after sheep, chooks and dogs. Bianca is currently working part time and in 2021 will move from Leeton to Melbourne where she Belinda’s husband is a veteran who spent 9 years will attend University. Her passion for children in the Army with the infantry and 10 years in the and helping others is something she will carry Air Force as a medic. He served in a number of into her future as she hopes to study a Bachelor campaigns and different confl icts around the world. of Nursing and qualify as a midwife or Pediatric Belinda has chosen the Leeton RSL Sub Branch Nurse. The increasing lack of qualifi ed nurses and as her charity as she has seen the day to day support in country hospitals has also infl uenced struggles and help that is required for our veterans Bianca’s decision to study nursing as country and their families. Not only does it help our veterans towns are often forgotten. Therefore, it is fi tting but supports their families and their community. that Bianca has chosen Country Hope as her Belinda is excited and honoured to have been charity, an organisation that works tirelessly to nominated by Leeton Steel in the SunRice provide support services for children with life Ambassador Quest. She has a list of fundraisers threatening illnesses and their families in country which will be held over the next few months and towns. can’t wait to get out in the community and make With the support from an amazing committee, a difference. Bianca is looking forward to her involvement in the SunRice Ambassador Quest as she is given the opportunity to give back to the community and those in need.

LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 5 AMBASSADOR PROFILE AMBASSADOR PROFILE TAMARA BARTRAM LIZ MUNN

Born and raised Liz Munn grew in Leeton, Tamara up in Moree in grew up on her northern NSW. family’s rice farm After completing in Stanbridge. In her bachelor’s her early years, degree at she attended University, Leeton Public she moved to School, where Leeton to start she then went on her career in to complete her Agriculture. She HSC at Leeton has worked as High School. In an Agronomist her senior years in Leeton for at school, Tamara almost 5 years, was vice-captain of her sporting house, Student becoming heavily involved with the community that Representative Council Treasurer and in year 12 was she now proudly calls home. Being an Agronomist, named school Vice-Captain. she works with local farmers and rice growers At the age of 14, Tamara started casual work at the fi rsthand which then supports SunRice and the Leeton Golden Apple where she continues to work industry. to this day. The friendly and welcoming environment Liz has been an advocate for agriculture and provided her with the best opportunity to grow strong her community through her involvement in many interpersonal skills and kick off her life in the work force. community and sporting groups. She was President She has also worked casually waitressing for Pages on of the Leeton Show Society for 3 years and was the Pine and The Village, advancing her skills further. youngest person in the state to ever take on that In her spare time, Tamara participates in Highland position. She was also the Leeton Showgirl, and a Dancing and enjoys staying active. She was a state Rural Achiever where she not only represented member of the Yanco-Wamoon League Tag team herself, but her entire community on a national stage. this year, who won their inaugural premiership and So, she is not afraid to step up and represent her looks forward to next season. community. Playing many sports over the years, Alongside her committee, the Leeton and District she is now an active player and committee member Bowling Club, Tamara will be fundraising for our local of the Leeton Phantoms and Diana’s Rugby Union community as well as their nominated charity, Can Club. The Rugby Club are supporting Liz throughout Assist Leeton who work tirelessly to support local her ambassador journey and are excited to have her community members touched by all forms of cancer. on board. This is something very close to Tamara’s heart who, The charity she has chosen to support is the like many, has lost family members and witnessed Country Women’s Association (CWA). She loves to the battle of cancer. support farmers, and through the CWA’s drought As Tamara is only just embarking on her journey appeal that’s exactly what she will achieve. The CWA into life after school, she saw this opportunity as the also helped with a scholarship when she started her perfect stepping stone into the real world, allowing University studies, so this is a perfect way for her to her to give back to her community and form life long give back to them. friendships and connections. She hopes that being Liz is a very passionate, dedicated, and self- actively involved in the SunRice Festival will help her motivated young woman. She is excited to take fi nd the perfect direction for her future. on the challenge of the SunRice Ambassador Tamara is incredibly grateful for the opportunity competition where she can not only help raise to be a 2020 SunRice Festival Ambassador and money for her community, but support the rice is very excited about the ideas and events her industry, and learn more about the Leeton Shire. committee are cooking up. She looks forward to starting this journey and engaging with the community. 6 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 AMBASSADOR PROFILE VICKI HESTER

Vicki is 24 years as an educator. She successfully obtained old and has a scholarship to complete her Bachelor of lived in Leeton Teaching (0-5 years) and since fi nishing her her whole life. degree she has advanced in her career and is She attended now the Assistant Manager of the Leeton Early Leeton Public Learning Centre. School and went on to complete Vicki is excited to take on the challenge, her schooling fundraising for Leeton Early Learning Centre at Leeton High and the Community Op Shop as well as the School. After wider Leeton community. Leeton Early Learning leaving school Centre will be using the funds to update in 2011, Vicki their environment which children will reap worked up to the benefi t for many years. The Community three jobs at a Op Shop does an amazing job supporting time within the our community and Vicki and her committee Leeton community. Working from a young age has can’t wait to enable them to further support allowed Vicki to purchase two homes in Leeton. Leeton. When Vicki was 18 years old she began a Leeton has provided Vicki with many possibilities and traineeship at Leeton Early Learning (LELC) she is excited to have the opportunity to give back to on completion she gained a full-time role such a generous community.

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LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 7 THURSDAY 9TH APRIL 2020

Shades of Green Cocktail Party

Join us to kick start the Easter Weekend with a green themed cocktail party at the Leeton Soldiers Club. Make your friends ‘Green with Envy’ by dressing in our theme colour green. Dance the night away with entertainment by Hidden Temple. Our SunRice Festival Ambassadors will be out to show off their many shades of green, as well as give you an insight into their experience as an Ambassador. Finger food will be provided and drinks will be available to purchase from the bar. Venue: Leeton Soldiers Club Auditorium Time: 6:30pm Cost: $40 per person, tickets available from Leeton Soldiers Club until 3rd April Proudly sponsored by Contact: Leeton Visitor Information Centre (02) 6953 6481

Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Competition and Exhibition: Opening Night & Awards Presentation

Leeton Art Society Inc. will be hosting the Annual Penny Paniz Arts Acquisitive Competition and Exhibition on Thursday 9th April. This year’s theme is Agriculture – From the ground up. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be raffl es, refreshments, art sales, awards, fun and celebration. Venue: The WC&IC Building, Chelmsford Place (next to Leeton Shire Council Offi ces) Time: 6pm – 9pm Cost: Gold Coin Donation at the door Contact: [email protected] or www.facebook.com/leetonartsocietyinc Leeton Caravan Park Ian & Maree 10am – 4pm daily Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April Exhibition Hall, WC&IC building, Chelmsford Place, Leeton Yanco Avenue, Leeton NSW 2705 Gold Coin entry • People’s Choice vote Phone (02) 6953 3323 | Fax (02) 6953 3393 Leeton Art Society Inc – supporting local artists [email protected]

8 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 GOOD FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2020

Hot Air Balloons Antique Rocking Horse Restoration Display

Come and view the magnifi cent display of old Australian and English wooden rocking horses restored to the traditional dapple grey fi nish of the English horses of the past. Feel free to bring your picnic rug & basket and enjoy something to eat in the lovely gardens surrounding the property. Morning & Afternoon Tea will be available for purchase. Venue: Open house – Malcolm Rd, Murrami (650 meters north of fi re shed) Time: 10am – 4pm Proudly sponsored by Cost: $7.50 Experience the magic of hot air ballooning over Contact: Libby Bailey (02) 6955 2235 your local Leeton area with ‘Picture This Ballooning’. We are excited to be offering these fl ights on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday during The Leeton Family and the Festival. Flights depart at dawn and late afternoon Local History Society Inc. if weather permits. As is traditional with hot air balloon fl ights, a champagne toast will be celebrated after your fl ight. Limited spaces are available. Don’t miss them in the Easter Saturday Street Parade and at the magnifi cent Balloon Glow Sunday evening. Venue: St Francis Ovals Times: Sunrise and sunset fl ights, weather permitting Cost: Adult $350, Child (age 6 – 12) $295 Display: Leeton’s Festivals and Ambassador Entrants Bookings: www.picturethisballooning.com.au or Venue: Roxy Theatre Supper Room Phone: (03) 9429 0277 Time: Good Friday 1pm – 4.00pm Easter Saturday 10am – 4.30pm Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Easter Sunday 10am – 4.30pm Competition and Exhibition Cost: $2 per person – primary aged children free Contact: [email protected] Come and view the artwork produced by local artists for this annual competition held in memory of talented local artist, Penny Whitton Courthouse and Historical Paniz. Museum Venue: The WC&IC Building, Chelmsford The museum will be open for visitors to browse through Place (next to Leeton Shire Council our indoor collection of memorabilia dating from the Offi ces) 1880s to more recent times. On display outdoors is a Time: 10am – 4pm, Friday 10th April – substantial collection of antique and vintage machinery. Monday 13th April Cost: Adult $8, Child / Senior $5 Cost: Gold Coin Donation at the door Time: 10am - 4pm, Good Friday, Easter Contact: [email protected] or Sunday & Easter Monday www.facebook.com/leetonartsocietyinc Contact: Margaret 0434060973 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 9 10 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 11 EASTER SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2020 A fun-fi lled day of activities and events for the whole family! The day begins in Pine Avenue with local businesses open to welcome visitors to Leeton. Take in the music of local buskers and be entertained by professional street performers.

Proudly sponsored by SunRice Festival Street Parade Everyone loves a parade, and the SunRice Festival Street Parade is one of the best you will see in rural Australia! The procession will start at 1pm. Marshalling will take place at the Leeton Showgrounds, with fl oats proceeding up Kurrajong Avenue, through the main roundabout, down Pine Avenue and fi nishing in Belah Street. The parade will feature bright and imaginative fl oats from all sectors of the community and in all shapes and sizes, with residents and other well-wishers lining the footpaths to wave as the parade goes by.

Leeton Soldiers Club Festival on Sip ‘n Stretch Yoga Mountford Head to the Leeton Skate Park for a Saturday After the procession, wander around to the morning Yoga Class, bought to you by Studio 9 Festival on Mountford. Bring your picnic rug or Fitness Leeton. Class includes champagne chairs and enjoy performances by local artists, breakfast, yoga and balloon sightings. Bookings with plenty of food and drink stalls to satisfy Essential through Studio 9 Fitness Leeton. all appetites! A huge number of amusements and Venue: Leeton Skate Park activities will also be on hand for the whole family to enjoy. A great afternoon out - one not to be missed! Time: 8am Cost: Studio 9 members free, non-members $20 Contact: Studio 9 Fitness Leeton

Night Under the Stars Enjoy a two-course meal on the 11th green of the Leeton Golf Course ‘under the stars’. Cost: $80 per person Time: 5:30pm Tickets: McMahons Waste Removal 6953 2016 or Chris 0427 923 501 OPEN ALL EASTER WEEKEND! Visit our website & facebook page to find out what’s on, raffles & promotions during Easter! www.leetonsoldiers.com.au

12 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 Leeton SunRice Festival Ambassador Competition The formalities start at 3pm on the Mountford Park stage with two holidays of a lifetime being the much sought after prize for the Leeton SunRice Festival Ambassador and Leeton SunRice Festival Fundraiser Awards. Each winner will embark on an adventure like no other.

Water Filtration Plant Tour

Guided tour of the heritage listed Art Deco Water Filtration Plant; see how raw water is turned into MIA Cruisers Motoring Classic drinking water. Meet at the Water Filtration Plant Cnr Acacia and Racecourse Road. Closed walking shoes The MIA Cruisers Present the Cruisers Motoring required, many stairs, no unaccompanied children Classic Show & Shine. Come and view the selection and no children under 12 years. of vintage vehicles on display at the No.1 Ovals Carpark from 9am for just a gold coin donation upon Venue: Leeton Water Filtration Plant. entry. Entrants fee is $5 per vehicle, with entry from Time: 10am 7:30am and judging at 11am. Venue: Leeton No.1 Ovals Carpark Cost: Free Time: 9am Contact: Leeton Visitor Information Centre Cost: Gold coin donation (02) 6953 6481. Bookings essential. Contact: David Warburton 0429 900 926 Limited numbers

Hot Air Balloons

Proudly sponsored by Experience the magic of hot air ballooning over your local Leeton area with ‘Picture This Ballooning’. We are excited to be offering these fl ights on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday during the Other things to fi ll your day Festival. Flights depart at dawn and late afternoon if weather permits. As is traditional with hot air balloon The Leeton Family and Local fl ights, a champagne toast will be celebrated after History Society Inc. your fl ight. Limited spaces are available. see page 9 for details. Don’t miss them in the Easter Saturday Street Parade and at the magnifi cent Balloon Glow Sunday evening. Antique Rocking Horse Restoration Display Venue: St Francis Ovals see page 9 for details. Times: Sunrise and sunset fl ights, weather permitting Cost: Adult $350, Child (age 6 – 12) $295 Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Bookings: www.picturethisballooning.com.au or Competition and Exhibition Phone: (03) 9429 0277 see page 9 for details. LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 13 EASTER SUNDAY 12TH APRIL 2020

Leeton’s Longest Lunch

As one of the highlights of the Leeton SunRice festival, Leeton’s Longest Lunch will again create an event to remember and enjoy. This year The Hungry Fox Co., Leeton’s premium caterers, will be providing a 4 course menu showcasing produce from the Food Bowl of the Riverina and incorporating Leeton’s Italian Migrant heritage. The al-fresco, long table lunch will be amongst the breathtakingly beautiful gardens of Mountford Park. Entertainment will be provided by Stephanie Townsend while you enjoy a feast of local food. Toast your Easter Festival weekend celebrations with BYO to complete your experience Venue: Mountford Park Time: 11am Cost: $55 adult / $35 child Contact: Leeton Visitor Information Centre (02) 6953 6481. Bookings are essential.

Hot Air Balloons Yanco Markets

Proudly sponsored by Handmade crafts, baked goods, plants, fruit and vegetables, bric-a-brac and much more. Experience the magic of hot air ballooning over Venue: Yanco Hall your local Leeton area with ‘Picture This Ballooning’. We are excited to be offering these fl ights on Good Time: 9am – 1pm Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday during Cost: 50c the Festival. Flights depart at dawn and late afternoon Contact: Mary Stevenson (02) 6955 7416 if weather permits. As is traditional with hot air balloon fl ights, a champagne toast will be celebrated after your fl ight. Limited spaces are available. Whitton Courthouse and Historical Don’t miss them in the Easter Saturday Street Parade Museum and at the magnifi cent Balloon Glow Sunday evening. The museum will be open for visitors to browse through Venue: St Francis Ovals our indoor collection of memorabilia dating from the Times: Sunrise and sunset fl ights, weather permitting 1880s to more recent times. On display outdoors is a Cost: Adult $350, Child (age 6 – 12) $295 substantial collection of antique and vintage machinery. Bookings: www.picturethisballooning.com.au or Cost: Adult $8, Child / Senior $5 Phone: (03) 9429 0277 Time: 10am – 4pm, Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Easter Monday Contact: Margaret 0434 060 973

The Clinton Rowley Memorial/ Brobenah Burnouts Championship

Leeton Motor Sports Club presents Easter Burnouts at Brobenah under lights For more details please check our website or Facebook page ‘Brobenah Burnouts’. Contact: Carlo Luisi 0416 124 684 14 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 MicrotechDPS Balloon Glow With Twilight Markets and Fireworks

Proudly sponsored by Gates open from 4pm with twilight markets and kids entertainment, before the spectacular Balloon Glow lights up the night sky with burners highlighting their size and shape in time to music. Finishing the night with a Fireworks display. Venue: Leeton’s No. 1 Oval Time: Gates open at 4pm; Balloons will glow after dark (weather permitting), followed by a fi reworks display Cost: Gold coin donation Food: Available at the twilight market stalls Parking: At the ovals and Leeton Soldiers Club Car Park (enter thru Gidgee St and Maiden Ave)

The Leeton Family and Local History Antique Rocking Horse Restoration Society Inc. Display

Display: Leeton’s Festivals and Ambassador Entrants Come and view the magnifi cent display of old Venue: Roxy Theatre Supper Room Australian and English wooden rocking horses restored to the traditional dapple grey fi nish of the Time: Good Friday 1pm – 4.00pm English horses of the past. Feel free to bring your Easter Saturday 10am – 4.30pm picnic rug & basket and enjoy something to eat Easter Sunday 10am – 4.30pm in the lovely gardens surrounding the property. Cost: $2 per person – primary aged children free Morning & Afternoon Tea will also be available. Contact: [email protected] Venue: Open house – Malcolm Rd, Murrami (650 meters north of fi re shed) Time: 10am – 4pm Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Competition and Exhibition Cost: $7.50 Contact: Libby Bailey (02) 6955 2235 Come and view the artwork produced by local artists for this annual competition held in memory of talented local artist, Penny Paniz. Screen on the Green Venue: The WC&IC Building, Chelmsford Place Following the Balloon Glow, head to the Leeton Golf (next to Leeton Shire Council Offi ces) Club for an outdoor movie screen on the green. Time: 10am – 4pm, Friday 10th April – Monday Screening to commence at dark. Bring your own 13th April chair or rug. Food and drink available on the night Cost: Gold Coin Donation at the door Cost: $5 per person to go back to the Golf Club Contact: [email protected] or Parking: Leeton Golf Club Pro Shop www.facebook.com/leetonartsocietyinc Contact: Jacqui Walsh 0427 534 927

LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 15 EASTER MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2020

Open Gardens – hosted by Leeton & District Water Wheel Garden Club Inc. After a busy weekend, you just need to relax and Cost: A $20 ticket for 6 gardens includes smell the roses! morning or afternoon tea (payable at Enjoy, and be inspired by a beautiful selection of Leeton Visitor Information Centre or Leeton’s Autumn gardens on Easter Monday. gardens); or $5 per garden (payable at gardens). Garden Lunch Available $8; Whether a new or established garden, small additional morning/afternoon tea $5. or large, you are invited to relax in them and share the colour, perfume, design, plants, trees, Contact: 0420 703 771, 0427 551 202 or structure or shapes with old friends and new. email [email protected] Be inspired by the whimsical and practical, take new ideas home, speak with the owners, cross- pollinate your experience; but most importantly, enjoy the day. For more information visit www.leetongardenclub. com.au. Event supported by local businesses, and proceeds distributed to Leeton charities. Venue: Various. Maps available from Leeton Visitor Information Centre at time of ticket Purchase Time: 10am – 4.30pm

Antique Rocking Horse Restoration Display

Come and view the magnifi cent display of old Australian and English wooden rocking horses restored to the traditional dapple grey fi nish of the Whitton Courthouse and English horses of the past. Feel free to bring your Historical Museum picnic rug & basket and enjoy something to eat in the lovely gardens surrounding the property. Morning & Live demonstrations of working vintage engines. The museum will also be open for those interested Afternoon Tea will also be available. in browsing the extensive range of memorabilia and Venue: Open house – Malcolm Rd, Murrami machinery. Sausage sizzle, soft drinks and afternoon (650 meters north of fi re shed) Devonshire Tea will be on sale. Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Adults $8 / children and seniors $5 Cost: $7.50 Time: 11am – 4pm Contact: Libby Bailey (02) 6955 2235 Contact: Barb Smith (02) 6955 2691

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16 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 Riverina Skate Championships

The state of the art Leeton Regional Skate Park will be the centrepiece for a fantastic day’s entertainment on Easter Monday. Thanks to Leeton Shire Council, Sydney’s Totem Skate Collective will be coming to host the event. Nigel and David Cameron will be there on the day to give you some tips before you enter the comp. You can expect to see some of Australia’s best extreme sport riders in the area and crew from Sydney and Melbourne shredding the park! Guaranteed amusement for the whole family so make sure you come along to the 16th annual Leeton Riggs Cup. Venue: Leeton Regional Skate Park Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: $5 to register in the comp Contact: Sarah - 0428 404 108 Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Competition and Exhibition

Lanterns on the Lagoon Come and view the artwork produced by local artists for this annual competition held in memory of Head on out to Yanco’s McCaughey Park for a talented local artist, Penny Paniz. relaxing wind down after a busy SunRice Festival Venue: The WC&IC Building, Chelmsford Place weekend. Decorate a wish lantern for a $2 donation (next to Leeton Shire Council Offi ces) or make your own fl oating lantern. At Dusk, lanterns will be launched on the lake in a glowing spectacle. Time: 10am – 4pm, Friday 10th April – Lucky Lantern Prizes up for grabs. Free Sausage Monday 13th April Sizzle. Drinks and Snacks available for purchase. Cost: Gold Coin Donation at the door Time: From 5pm Contact: [email protected] or Brought to you by Yanco Public School P&C. www.facebook.com/leetonartsocietyinc

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LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 17 POINTS OF INTEREST

Lillypilly Estate Wines Fivebough Wetlands

Sample the great range of wines from this boutique Situated on Petersham Rd, just 2km from Leeton’s winery, including the popular Red Velvet® and Post Offi ce, these internationally-renowned wetlands Tramillon®. are well worth a visit at dawn or dusk. Walking tracks, bird hides and an interpretive centre for visitors. Contact: Lillypilly Wines (02) 6953 4069, Lillypilly Rd Leeton Contact: Leeton Visitor Information Centre (02) 6953 6481

Toorak Winery Historic Hydro Motor Inn

Toorak Winery invites you to come in and see their Built in 1919 to house the executives who came friendly staff for tastings, sales and Easter specials. to build the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, this Toorak Winery has various blends developed for all historic building still operates as a hotel. Boasting tastes. Try the Frank Senior Port or any of their other 25 comfortable accommodation rooms and the very award winning wines. popular Freckled Duck Bar & Restaurant, the Historic Hydro is well worth a visit. Contact: Toorak Winery (02) 6953 2333, Toorak Road, Leeton Contact: Historic Hydro Motor Inn hydromotorinn@ itg.net.au www.hydromotorinn.com.au

Breed & Hutchinson Real Estate has been providing Leeton, Yanco, Whitton, Murrami & Wamoon with excellence in real estate services since 1990. Now, with our merger with Spencer & Bennett Prods we encompass the wider Riverina region including Hillston, Ungarie, Griffith, , , & the areas in between. MAGUIRES are proud to be associated with the 2020 Breed & Hutchinson specialise in: Leeton SunRice Festival and wish locals and • Residential & Rural property sales • Clearing Sales • Auctioneering • Property Management visitors an enjoyable festival. • Water Brokerage • Insurance 17 Kurrajong Avenue, PO Box 773, Breed and Hutchinson Real Estate 53-55 Pine Avenue, Leeton NSW 2705 Leeton NSW 2705 Telephone: 02 6953 2555 Telephone: (02) 6953 3022 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.breedandhutchinson.com.au

18 LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL 2020 Gogeldrie Weir Holiday Park Art Deco Heritage Walking Tour

Located on the , this caravan, Leeton is renowned for its rich history and stunning camping and picnic ground has been a favourite of Art Deco architecture. The Art Deco Heritage self- visitors and locals alike for years. With its extensive guided walking audio tour can be accessed by manicured grounds and recreation areas, motel style downloading the izi.TRAVEL app. The tour covers cabins, picnic areas and access to boat ramp, this is the CBD of Leeton, showcasing the history on a must for families, special interest groups, particularly individual buildings and features unique to the town. avid fi shermen. Clean, modern amenities with disabled facilities, free electric barbeques, fully stocked kiosk with EFTPOS available. Also kayaks, pushbikes and other sporting equipment for hire. Come out and say ‘Hi’ to the friendly proprietors who would be happy to show you around! Contact: Gogeldrie Weir on (02) 6955 9267.

Roxy Theatre

One of the few theatres still operating in NSW for the purpose in which it was built, the Roxy Theatre is of particular historical interest due to its continued function as a cultural, social and entertainment venue, not to mention the amazing Art Deco style of architecture. Lyrics, Landscapes and Lintels

Lyrics, Landscapes and Lintels is a trail of public art celebrating Leeton’s rich heritage and history. The welcoming towns of Yanco, Leeton and Whitton are linked through fi ve key art pieces depicting in depth the stories of aboriginal heritage, the birth of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and the inter-war period. With great interpretive signage, the art trail is a lovely drive and easy to follow. Refer to the map on page 10 of this program or download the izi.TRAVEL app.

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